Gen. Frank McKenzie pushed back on reports that U.S. forces had clear intelligence about the Afghan bomber who killed 13 U.S. troops in August 2021. "He came because he thought what was happening in Ukraine by Russia was wrong," his commander wrote on social media. The Air Force is adapting AETP features into the future Next Generation Air Dominance platform’s engines. A senior Air Force commander said the move on Sunday was an attempt by the Russians to knock the MQ-9 Reaper drone out of the sky. Forget OORAH and HUAH, it’s all about the YEEHAW. The Pentagon released a list of foreign groups it says engage in problematic activities that threaten DoD-funded research at higher education institutes. Congress wants annual updates on the Next-Generation Air Dominance fighter program and affiliated efforts, to ensure the Air Force and Navy stay on track. Some lawmakers are worried the Air Force plans to retire more than twice the number of fighters than it will buy over the next five years. Federal authorities arrested Pfc. Cole Bridges in 2021 for attempting to help the Islamic State plan and execute attacks. The DoD must wrap up the NGAD’s development phase as quickly as possible to avoid the snowballing effect of updates and new features. By Sean Kennedy
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